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Introduction Candida is a genus of yeast that is commonly found in the environment and is also a part of the normal microbial flora in the human body. The most well-known species within this genus is Candida albicans, although there are over 20 different species …
Introduction Dermatophytes, also known as dermatophyte fungi or simply “ringworm fungi,” are a group of fungi that cause infections in the skin, hair, and nails of humans and animals. These fungi primarily belong to three genera: Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. Dermatophytes are specialized organisms that …
Introduction Absidia is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the class Zygomycetes. It is a member of the family Mucoraceae, which includes several other genera of molds. The genus Absidia comprises around 40 recognized species, with Absidia corymbifera being the most well-known and frequently …
Introduction of Pneumocystis It is thought to be a protozoan, usually found in animals and occasionally in men, especially in newborns and young children. It causes typical pneumonia ( interstitial plasma cellular pneumonia) which is often fatal. The parasites appear as small round ‘ cysts’ …
Introduction of Biomedical Science and Research Biomedical science integrates the stream of biology and medicine in order to highlight the health of both animals and humans and research related to those. It helps how to maintain and promote health in humans and animals with knowledge …
List of Fungal Diseases A fungal infection is called mycosis. Even though most fungi are harmless to humans, some of them are etiological agents of fungal diseases under specific conditions like prolong steroid use, recent neutropenia, diabetes mellitus, cancer (AML), and rheumatologic conditions. . The …